Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hosea Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hosea Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hosea Elementary School's student population of 438 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hosea Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hosea Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1889 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
67%
69%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hosea Elementary School's ranking?
Hosea Elementary School is ranked #1889 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hosea Elementary School?
438 students attend Hosea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Hosea Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hosea Elementary School?
Hosea Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hosea Elementary School offer ?
Hosea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hosea Elementary School part of?
Hosea Elementary School is part of St. Joseph School District.
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